Glee featured multiple major and secondary roles who have contributed vocals to the show: Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Dianna Agron, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley, Chris Colfer, Mark Salling, Jenna Ushkowitz, Kevin McHale, Naya Rivera, Heather Morris, Jayma Mays, Jane Lynch, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Harry Shum, Jr., Damian McGinty, Vanessa Lengies, Samuel Larsen, Blake Jenner, Alex Newell, Melissa Benoist, Jacob Artist, and Dean Geyer. Numerous special guests have also featured on tracks, including Jonathan Groff, Kristin Chenoweth, Grant Gustin, Olivia Newton-John, John Stamos, Neil Patrick Harris, Idina Menzel, Charice, Gwyneth Paltrow, k.d. lang, Ricky Martin, Matt Bomer, Kate Hudson, and Sarah Jessica Parker.
The pilot episode of the show was broadcast on May 19, 2009 and the first season began airing on September 9, 2009. The show was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan. Murphy selects all music featured within the series himself, with the intent of maintaining a balance between show tunes and chart hits. Songs featured on the show are available for digital download through iTunes up to two weeks before new episodes air, and through other digital outlets and mobile carriers a week later.
Their debut single, "Don't Stop Believin'", a cover of the 1981 Journey song, was a top ten hit, and was certified platinum in Australia and gold in the US. The group's cover of The All-American Rejects' "Gives You Hell" reached number one in Ireland, giving them their first number one single.
There has been Nineteen soundtracks released through Columbia Records: Glee: The Music, Volume 1, Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album, Glee: The Music, Volume 4, Glee: The Music, Volume 5, Glee: The Music, Volume 6, Glee: The Music, Volume 7 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 2,Glee: The Music, Volume 7,Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album,Glee: The Music, Season 4, Volume 1,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 3,Glee Sings the Beatles and Glee: The Music - Celebrating 100 Episodes.
Nineteen EPs have also been released: Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Journey to Regionals,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show.Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, The Rocky Horror Glee Show,Glee: The Music, Love Songs,Glee: The Music, Dance Party,Britney 2.0,Glee: The Music Presents Glease,The Quarterback (Music from the TV Series),A Katy or a Gaga (Music from the Episode),Movin' Out,Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Volume 4,City of Angels,New New York,Glee: The Music, Bash,Glee: The Music, Tested,Glee: The Music, Opening Night,Glee: The Music, the Back Up Plan,Glee: The Music, Old Dog, New Tricks,Glee: The Music – The Untitled Rachel Berry Project,Glee: The Music – Loser Like Me and Glee: The Music – Homecoming.
The cast is second behind The Beatles for most chart appearances by a group act in the Billboard Hot 100's history, and holds the record of sixth overall among all artists, with sixty-nine appearances. The cast has sold over thirty six million and over eleven million albums worldwide. The series' cover versions have also had a positive effect on the original recording artists, with sales of Rihanna's "Take a Bow" increasing by 189 percent after the song was covered in the Glee episode "Showmance".
The series features covers of numerous songs sung on-screen by the characters. Musical segments typically take the form of performances, as opposed to the characters singing spontaneously, as the intention is for the series to remain reality-based. Murphy is responsible for selecting all of the songs used, and strives to maintain a balance between show tunes and chart hits, as: "I want there to be something for everybody in every episode. That's a tricky mix, but that's very important — the balancing of that." Song choices are integral to script development, with Murphy explaining: "Each episode has a theme at its core. After I write the script, I will choose songs that help to move the story along."
Glee is choreographed by Zach Woodlee, and features five to eight production numbers per episode. Once music rights are cleared, songs are arranged and pre-recorded by the cast. Woodlee constructs the accompanying dance moves, which are then taught to the cast and filmed. Numbers can take several weeks to prepare, depending on complexity. Each episode costs at least $3 million to produce, and can take up to 10 days to film as a result of the elaborate choreography.
Love Is A Battlefield
Glee Cast Lyrics
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We are young (heartache to heartache)
Heartache to heartache (we stand)
We stand (no promises, no demands)
No promises, no demands
(Love is a battlefield) love is a battlefield
Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searchin' our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
You're beggin' me to go
Then makin' me stay
Why do you hurt me so bad?
It would help me to know
Do I stand in your way?
Or am I the best thing you've had?
Believe me, believe me
I can't tell you why
But I'm trapped by your love
And I'm chained to your side
We are young (we are young)
Heartache to heartache we stand (ah-ah-ah)
No promises, no demands
Love is a battlefield (ah-ah-ah)
We are strong (we are strong)
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searchin' our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
When I'm losing control
Will you turn me away?
Or touch me deep inside?
And before this gets old
Will it still feel the same?
There's no way this will die
But if we get much closer
I could lose control
And if your heart surrenders
You'll need me to hold
We are young (we are young)
Heartache to heartache we stand
No promises, no demands
Love is a battlefield
Oh-oh, whoa, oh
We are strong
No one can tell us we're wrong
Searchin' our hearts for so long
Both of us knowing
Love is a battlefield
“Love Is A Battlefield” by Pat Benatar, covered by the Glee Cast, is a classic rock song that talks about the ups and downs and struggles of love. The song begins with the lyric “We are young” which talks about how we all start out fresh and new, but as we go on in life heartache and love become a game of war. Love is something that we fight for and we fight against, and the battle is hard. Heartache is something that happens to everyone, and it can be hard to fight against. This is what makes love a battlefield.
The chorus of the song talks about how love can be difficult but also how it can bring people together. It says, “Love is a battlefield. We are strong. No one can tell us we're wrong. Searching our hearts for so long. Both of us knowing, love is a battlefield.” This lyric shows that even though love can be hard, it's worth it at the end of the day. It can bring two people together and make them feel strong.
The song overall is a powerful anthem for all those who have ever experienced the pain of love. The lyrics are relatable and the music is catchy, making it a timeless classic. Through the song, the Glee cast effectively conveys the message that in love, there are bound to be ups and downs, but it's something worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
We are young
We are inexperienced
Heartache to heartache
We have been through emotional pain
We stand
We are resilient
No promises, no demands
We don't expect anything from each other
Love is a battlefield
Love is a challenging and difficult experience
We are strong
We have the ability to persevere
No one can tell us we're wrong
We are confident in our decisions
Searchin' our hearts for so long
We have been reflecting deeply for a while
Both of us knowing
We both have the same understanding
You're beggin' me to go
You are asking me to leave
Then makin' me stay
Then you want me to stay
Why do you hurt me so bad?
I am in pain because of you
It would help me to know
I need clarity
Do I stand in your way?
Am I blocking your path?
Or am I the best thing you've had?
Or am I the best thing to ever happen to you?
Believe me, believe me
I am being truthful
I can't tell you why
I don't know the reason
But I'm trapped by your love
But I cannot escape your love
And I'm chained to your side
And I feel bound to you
When I'm losing control
When I am unable to manage my emotions
Will you turn me away?
Will you reject me?
Or touch me deep inside?
Or will you connect with me on a profound level?
And before this gets old
Before our love becomes stale
Will it still feel the same?
Will our love still be as powerful?
There's no way this will die
Our love will not end
But if we get much closer
But if we become more intimate
I could lose control
I might lose my ability to manage my emotions
And if your heart surrenders
And if you give in to me entirely
You'll need me to hold
You will rely on me for emotional support
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Donald Chapman, Holly Knight
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@novehmber
Their relationship is the most realistic. They have fights like normal couples, and they love each other. Not everything is picture perfect. And that's what makes Klaine perfectly imperfect
@aureliadevrient6684
Preach! No but really I agree, I'm glad someone finally said it.
@SnowyMary
Aside from the total meltdown between end of S5 and the out of the blue marriage (I was happy that they're endgame, don't get me wrong) I totally agree. Adore those two and compared to other Glee-couples they were pretty reasonable!
@KanadeLapis
Can't stand Kurt, he's sooo soo annoying.
@aleisha1922
this comment is perfection
@SmileyTrenton
@@KanadeLapis No he isn’t and we’re talking about KLAINE not just Kurt
@justinn9342
kurts high/low notes are so gooddd
@mchaywardgleek2242
This song fits their relationship so well
@lokilaufeyson583
Mchayward Gleek I love your name
@dhmaassen
Love those voices! Blaine is so good!